Discover the latest development plans for a new flagship Waitrose store with an integrated office building in Bristol.

YTL Developments has submitted a planning application for a new seven-storey state-of-the-art office building with a rooftop bar and terrace and fitness suite above the new flagship Waitrose supermarket set to be built at Brabazon new town in North Bristol.

The new building will be designed by multi-award-winning AHR Architects and delivered by YTL Construction.

It follows about the town’s first office building was announced to be built next to the new train station which is currently under construction.

The new seven-storey building would be located between Rolls Royce, GKN’s Global Technology Centre and the Bristol campus of Airbus UK, and offer 175,000 sq ft of high-spec office space, with individual floorplates of up to 22,400 sq ft. Approximately 1200 people are expected to work in the building once fully occupied.

YTL Developments has submitted a planning application for a new seven-storey state-of-the-art office building with a rooftop bar and terrace and fitness suite above the new flagship Waitrose supermarket set to be built at Brabazon new town in North Bristol. | YTL Developments

placeholder image — YTL Developments has submitted a planning application for a new seven-storey state-of-the-art office building with a rooftop bar and terrace and fitness suite above the new flagship Waitrose supermarket set to be built at Brabazon new town in North Bristol. | YTL Developments

The plans include some exceptional amenities, including a south-west facing rooftop clubhouse and terrace, providing space to entertain, unwind and connect, a large cycle workshop and store, supported by end-of-trip facilities which will promote active and sustainable commuting, and access to a multi-storey car park with capacity for up to 1,650 vehicles.

The building will be ideally suited to blue-chip companies, regional headquarters and ambitious scale-ups looking for a workplace that reflects their brand and supports future growth, and have sustainability and connectivity standards at its core with EPC A, BREEAM Outstanding, NABERS 5 and WiredScore Platinum.

Seb Loyn, Planning & Development Director at YTL Developments said: “Access to talent is one of the biggest drivers for business success.

“With our location and the new train station on the way, Brabazon connects businesses to the largest pool of talent in Bristol and the South West.

“Our offices have been designed to inspire people back into the workplace, and with leisure amenities surrounding it, plus quality brands like Waitrose coming forward, Brabazon will be one of the most exciting places to work in the city.”

John Thompson, Chief Executive of YTL Construction said: “We’re excited to start building Brabazon’s Grade-A business district.

“We’ve already delivered 350 new homes, with 700 more under construction, restored The Hangar into a new community hub, and begun pre-construction work on the YTL Live entertainment complex.

“Now these offices are a major factor in making Brabazon the most exciting new town in the South West. Our teams are proud to be delivering these high-quality premises for incoming businesses, residents and visitors.”

Adam Spall, Regional Director at AHR Architects said: “YTL had an ambitious brief to combine a supermarket, landmark office building and car park on this important corner site that marks one of the main arrival points into Brabazon.

“Our design carefully arranges the new buildings to create pedestrian connections and lively public spaces.

“Together, these elements establish a vibrant gateway development, with a new public square providing a focal point for arrival and setting the tone for the wider neighbourhood.”